Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Sept. 19

VW Starts Passing Tariff Costs to Consumers; Tier 1s Need Junk Bonds to Raise Capital; XPeng Says L4 Is Easier Than L2

Sept. 19, 2025

Lexus tops most-seen luxury auto TV ad ranking

A spot for the Lexus TX racked up 116.3 million national TV ad impressions for Sept. 8-14, per iSpot.

By Wards Staff • Sept. 19, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Automotive Cybersecurity

Automotive Dive Trendline on Cybersecurity

By WardsAuto staff

Trump administration ponders adjusting scope of auto part, steel and China tariffs

Federal agencies are reviewing whether to expand the list of goods covered by levies enacted under Section 232 and 301.

By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 19, 2025

Hyundai aims to double hybrid lineup, launch mid-size pickup

The automaker remains committed to selling 3.3 million electrified vehicles by 2030.

By Christie Schweinsberg | WardsAuto • Sept. 19, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Sept. 18

Range Extended EVs Gain Momentum Worldwide; U.S. Frees Up EV Charger Money; Porsche Goes Straight From Digital to Mass Production

Sept. 18, 2025

East-West race, digital transformation comes into focus in Munich

Analysts from WardsAuto’s sister company Omdia (formerly Wards Intelligence) reveal some key takeaways from IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Europe’s largest auto show.

By Wards Intelligence/Omdia Staff • Sept. 18, 2025

Dow, Gruppo Fiori develop new way to recycle car seat foam without vehicle dismantling

The breakthrough supports a more sustainable, circular automotive supply chain, the companies said.

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 18, 2025

Fed trims main rate by quarter-point, forecasts two more cuts this year

Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the first time in 2025 as concerns about a decline in hiring prompted them to put on hold efforts to curb inflation to their 2% target.

By Jim Tyson • Updated Sept. 17, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Sept. 17

Overcapacity Is Killing China’s Auto Industry; U.S. BEV Registrations Up 6% In July; Rivan Breaks Ground on Georgia Plant

Sept. 17, 2025

Lear taps Palantir software for manufacturing operations

The Tier 1 seat supplier will use the AI-powered platform for 5 years as it looks to accelerate industrial automation.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 17, 2025

US kicks off consultation process for USMCA review

Shippers have 45 days to submit comments evaluating the free trade agreement governing cross-border trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 16, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for September 16

EV Battery Prices Could Drop 50% From 2023; Mexico Tariffs Hurt GM the Most; JLR Still Crippled by Cyber Attack

Sept. 16, 2025

UP, NS intermodal service to connect western, southern markets

The railroad service aims to offer truck-competitive transit times for multiple industries, including automotive and consumer goods.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 16, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for September 15

Ram Cancels Its Electric Truck; Tesla Boosts Production in Germany

Sept. 15, 2025

Subaru drivers report satisfaction with attention support tech

Nearly 9 in 10 owners always or mostly use the company's DriverFocus feature designed to combat distracted driving, according to the IIHS.

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 15, 2025

Ford to open new HQ, demolish iconic ‘Glass House’

The site in Dearborn, Michigan, has served as the center of the automaker’s global operations since 1956.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 15, 2025

Consumer confidence falls on dimming outlook for labor market

“After months of a frozen job market with little hiring outside of healthcare, people now see more industries turning to layoffs,” Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 15, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for Sept. 12

Canada Could Open the Door to Chinese EVs; Magna to Build Chinese EVs At Steyr; SEC Drops Case Against Trevor Milton

Sept. 12, 2025

Football Delivers Notable Reach for Latest Most-Seen Non-Luxury Auto TV Ads

With 115.7 million national TV ad impressions, a Honda commercial leads iSpot’s ranking for Sept. 1-7.

Sept. 12, 2025

Automotive Dive and WardsAuto combine: new site and newsletter coming soon

Starting in October, readers will be able to access both publications’ work under a unified WardsAuto website and redesigned newsletters, as part of a larger combination.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Oct. 1, 2025

Bridgestone Americas continues probe as it looks to restore operations

The tiremaker disclosed a cyberattack just days after Jaguar Land Rover was impacted by a major hack that also disrupted production at certain locations. 

By David Jones • Sept. 12, 2025

Lucid Group closes on $300M Uber investment

The strategic financing, which was announced in July, will cover the development costs associated with adding Lucid Gravity robotaxis to the Uber platform globally.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 12, 2025

Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for September 11

Tesla Loyalty Drops Below Ford; Joby VTOLs Fly 50K Passengers; Nissan Tech Boosts Fuel Economy 42%

Sept. 11, 2025

Auto dealership will pay $275,000 to settle claims it segregated roles by sex

The business segregated talent by sex and cited stereotypes as their reasoning, EEOC said in a lawsuit.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 11, 2025

Mercedes-Benz, LG Energy strike $11B EV battery supply deal

The two contracts are the largest order to date for the company’s cylindrical 46-series cells, according to news media reports. 

By Eric Walz • Sept. 11, 2025